Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to undergo hernia surgery
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will have surgery under full anaesthesia for a hernia said in a statement. According to a statement from his office, the 74-year old Netanyahu was diagnosed with a hernia during a routine examination on Saturday and was scheduled to undergo the surgery on Sunday. The surgery means Israel’s leader will […]
Sandro Tonali charged by FA for alleged betting rules breaches
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules. Tonali is alleged to have breached an FA rule 50 times by betting on matches between August 12, 2023 and October 12, 2023. The 23-year-old was signed by Newcastle for ÂŁ55m last summer from AC […]
Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa election
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. Mr Zuma’s backing of the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has been seen […]
Actress Beverly Naya nearly gave up performing due to cyberbullying
Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya, has revealed that she considered giving up acting after dealing with cyberbullying. In an interview with well-known media personality Chude Jideonwo, Naya talked candidly about how the constant criticism she encountered in her work had an impact on her mental health and how she felt “singled out”. The actor emphasised that […]
Kanayo O. Kanayo is proud, Being the “first major Igbo-speaking role” since 1992
The seasoned Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo is thrilled to be playing in the upcoming movie Out of Breath, which will have his first significant Igbo-speaking part in decades. The actor became well-known for his portrayal of Chief Omego, a ritualist, in the Igbo film Living in Bondage. Over the last 30 years, he has […]
Titanic ‘door’ prop that kept Rose alive sells for $718,750
The floating piece of wood which kept Titanic’s Rose – alive has been sold for $718,750 at auction. Ever since the release of the 1997 film, fans have wondered whether the panel was big enough to fit her love interest Jack as well, saving him from an icy death. The listing noted the prop “has […]
Super Eagles Will Bounce Back From Mali Loss –Dosu
Former Nigerian international, Dosu Joseph has assured that the Super Eagles will recover from their loss against Mali ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated for June. Recall that Nigeria lost 2-0 to Mali on Tuesday in the second friendly game, few days after defeating Ghana 2-1. In a chat with the press, […]
NPFL reschedules all Match Day 28 fixtures to April 3
All 10 Match Day 28 fixtures in the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will now hold on April 3, and not over this weekend. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NPFL, Davidson Owumi, in a letter on Wednesday disclosed this, while nothing that the change in date is as a result of this […]
Diomaye Faye officially declared Winner of Senegal’s Presidential Election
Mr. Diomaye Faye has officially been declared winner of the presidential election in Senegal, following the conclusion of collation of votes, winning 54.28% of votes in the first round. The 44 year old Faye, who has said he wants a “break” with the current political system, is set to become the youngest president in Senegal’s […]
Onyeka Onwenu is working on a film to chronicle her music journey
Renowned Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu, says she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry. With a career that stretches back to the 1970s, Onwenu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, expressed her eagerness to share her firsthand account of the […]
